OXFORD, Miss. – Mentoring young people has been at the forefront of Mary Susan and J.D. Clinton’s lives for years, and that mission is being expanded, thanks to an Ole Miss Women’s Council scholarship at the University of Mississippi. A $165,000 gift from INSOUTH Bank – a family-owned business and Tennessee’s oldest chartered bank –Read the story …
Mentoring the Future
Clintons create scholarship with internships for business, accountancy students
December 10, 2022 by
Shipping Website Concept Wins Business Model Competition
Thryft Ship allows for hassle-free shipping for small businesses
December 9, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A shipping website made for small businesses won first place in the 2022 “Servin’ the South” Business Model Competition hosted by the University of Mississippi Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Thryft Ship allows small businesses with an Instagram presence to receive a shipping link for customers to use, saving time and avoidingRead the story …
Mississippi Excellence in Coaching Fellowship Aims to Build Leaders
Twenty-five selected for inaugural class at Ole Miss
December 8, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Twenty-five inaugural recipients of the Mississippi Excellence in Coaching Fellowship – a program hosted by the University of Mississippi School of Education in partnership with the Mississippi Association of Coaches and the Mississippi High School Activities Association – are expected to increase their impact on student-athletes and their communities. The coaching fellowshipRead the story …
Center’s Role Critical in Quality and Safety of Supplements, Cosmetics
NCNPR globally recognized for expertise in field of botanicals research
December 7, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In today’s age of online shopping and two-day delivery, consumers have more opportunities than ever to try new health-related products. During COVID-19, for example, many individuals began taking immune-boosting supplements. Recognizing this trend, the National Center for Natural Products Research at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy analyzed a sample ofRead the story …
Mayo Lab to Help Combat Substance Misuse, Mental Health Issues
Family of late student partners with university to enable peer-to-peer education, podcast series
December 5, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Thomas Hayes Mayo, a 21-year-old University of Mississippi student, loved his friends and college life. Described as “a great friend that lit up every room he entered” by fellow students, he died April 14, 2022, from fentanyl poisoning. “Thomas always wore a smile and appeared full of endless joy,” said his dad,Read the story …
Veteran Journalist Leads Exploration of University and State
Honors College class focuses on issues and progress 60 years after Meredith enrollment
December 4, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi students are being challenged to delve deeper into complex issues about the university and state, thanks to a special honors class designed to explore important topics 60 years after James Meredith’s enrollment as UM’s first Black student. “I would describe this class as an open dialogue about the past,Read the story …
An Education Beyond Campus
Gift helps students study abroad, supports national, international internships
December 3, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The donor of a major gift to the University of Mississippi hopes to give students increased exposure to different cultures and people as they navigate opportunities to explore new places and professions, thus building a foundation for success and strengthening their empathy for others. UM alumna Diane Triplett Holloway, of Nashville, Tennessee,Read the story …
Scholarship Program Gains New Chair, Member
Thames to lead Ole Miss Women's Council for the next two years
December 1, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy, a scholarship program at the University of Mississippi, has welcomed a new chair and a new member to further its mission to nurture student leadership, philanthropy and mentoring. Suzan Thames, of Ridgeland, is the new chair, and Margaret Khayat, of Oxford, is the latest additionRead the story …
University Expands Research Integrity and Compliance Efforts
Marta Panickar joins administration as inaugural director of research security
December 1, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has expanded and re-branded its Office of Research Integrity and Compliance to boost security and strengthen protections for university researchers and their projects. The newly-named Office of Research, Integrity, Security and Compliance, or RISC, a division of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, also has created aRead the story …
Professor to Advocate for Young Nutrition Professionals
Nadeeja Wijayatunga appointed to board of directors for the American Society of Nutrition
November 29, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Nadeeja Wijayatunga, an assistant professor of nutrition and hospitality management at the University of Mississippi, will join the board of directors for the American Society of Nutrition, a leading global authority in nutrition science, for 2022-23. Wijayatunga will serve as the early career representative and past chair of the early career nutritionRead the story …